Author: Jacqueline Naranjo
Jacqueline previously got her start at Music Connection as the Associate Editor and Social Media Manager. She is currently serving as a contributor and photographer for the magazine. Prior to joining Music Connection, she began her journalism journey interning at Los Angeles Magazine, attending CSULB and blogging on her music blog called Jackie Orange. When not covering events, she enjoys watching new films, going to Disneyland and exploring the city.
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Walking into the Greek Theatre with a sea of people wearing pink and glow-in-the-dark cowboy hats, I figured out right away they were all there to see one person, Kacey ...
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Originally the solo project of singer-songwriter Dan Smith, later including keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris “Woody” Wood, London-based quartet Bastille have rapidly become a ...
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When Mumford & Sons announced Portland, OR-based rock outfit Portugal. The Man as the opening act for a couple of their North American tour dates, I was ecstatic and knew ...
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Musicians like Billie Eilish come once in the blue moon. She plays by her own rules by being authentic and her earnest, uniquely broody music resonates well with fans. Her ...
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An earthquake didn’t stop Shawn Mendes from shaking up the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 5. In honor of two sold-out nights, the outside of the Staples Center ...
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Producer Entertainment Group (PEG), the management firm and record label behind the most successful drag artists, has announced a major new music partnership with the Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the ...
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Musicians Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel, who represent two-fifths of the band The Immediate Family, appeared as guests on the latest episode of the popular music podcast Inside MusiCast. Kortchmar’s ...
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Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah Burton guest on the latest episode of the Music Connection Podcast. Burton left Toronto for Texas where she crafted her 5th studio album, Give Me What I ...
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After canceling a string of North American dates due to getting his passport stole, English alternative rocker Dominic Harrison aka YUNGBLUD made his triumphant return to the US with a ...
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The blues-rock legend will be on hand for an interview, demo, and signing to celebrate the release of his new Epiphone Ltd Ed. George Thorogood ‘White Fang’ ES-125TDC Outfit. The ...
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Celebrating a decade of exceptional success, achievement and growth, The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) has announced the induction of songwriters Diane Warren and Allan Rich to the HMMA ...
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Gibson Custom Shop has unveiled the new Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard. The Dave Amato Les Paul Axcess Standard is the ultimate mash-up of vintage Gibson aesthetics and modern ...
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The 27th Annual Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar is happening on August 22 - 24 at the InterContinental Hotel in New Orleans. The event covers Recording Contracts, Publishing Contracts, Termination ...
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Downtown Music Publishing has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with 20-year-old, British singer-songwriter Hamzaa, following the release of her new single “London” and its accompanying music video, as well as ...
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Skio Music have teamed up with Atlantic Records and indie rockers Wallows for a unique contest. Wallows is looking for your best 8-bit video game style remix of their track ...
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The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Tom Waits, Kevin Gates, Camila, The Script, Cam, Bastille, DJ Shadow, Sidewalk Prophets, Fleet Foxes, Kristian Bush (Sugarland) and more ...
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"A mature perspective on the ups and downs of their rock & roll fame." Alt-rockers Cage the Elephant are back with Social Cues, their fifth studio album. The band trades ...
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Loudspeaker manufacturer PMC has opened two new demo studios in Highland Park, Los Angeles and Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. The demo studios will act as community centers and creative hubs ...
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International Pop Overthrow is booking artists for the Los Angeles show happening July 26 - August 4. This is a great opportunity to grow your fan base in your home ...
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Rising indie rock trio Wallows ended their North American tour with two sold-out shows (May 23-24) in their hometown of Los Angeles. Over the past few years, the band have ...
